Movies about Ancient Egypt

Movies about Ancient Egypt
List of the best films about Ancient Egypt according to the audience: Stargate, Sands of Oblivion, Cleopatra, Agora, The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec, The Scorpion King, Dragonheart 3: The Sorcerer's Curse, Raiders of the Lost Ark, Exodus: Gods and Kings, Secrets of the Saqqara Tomb.

In the top there are new films of 2020, a plot description and trailers for films that have already been released.

Genre
Country
Markimdb: 7
Genrefantastic, action, adventure
CountryUSA, France
Duration02:10

An interstellar teleportation device, found in Egypt, leads to a planet with humans resembling ancient Egyptians who worship the god Ra.

Markimdb: 3.6
Genreaction, thriller, fantasy, adventure
CountryUSA

The film tells the story of a prop from the 1923 movie The Ten Commandments that was actually an authentic artifact from antiquity with cursed powers. In the modern day these resurface leading to murder and mayhem.

Markimdb: 7
Genremelodrama, drama, biography, history
CountryLuxembourg, United Kingdom, USA
Duration04:03

Historical epic. The triumphs and tragedy of the Egyptian queen, Cleopatra.The winner of four Oscars, this epic saga of love, greed and betrayal stars Elizabeth Taylor as the passionate and ambitious Egyptian queen who's determined to hold on to the throne and seduces the Roman emperor Julius Caesar (Rex Harrison). When Caesar is murdered, she redirects her attentions to his general, Marc Antony (Richard Burton), who vows to take power -- but Caesar's successor (Roddy McDowall) has other plans.

Markimdb: 7.2
Genredrama, adventure, biography, history
CountrySpain, Malta, Bulgaria
Duration02:06

A historical drama set in Roman Egypt, concerning philosopher Hypatia of Alexandria and her relationship with her slave Davus, who is torn between his love for her and the possibility of gaining his freedom by joining the rising tide of Christianity.

Markimdb: 6.3
Genreaction, fantasy, adventure, detective
CountryFrance, USA
Duration01:47

    An adventure set in the early part of the 20th century, focused on a popular novelist and her dealings with would-be suitors, the cops, monsters, and other distractions.

    Markimdb: 5.5
    Genreaction, fantasy, adventure
    CountryUSA, South Africa, Germany, Belgium
    Duration01:32

    In ancient Egypt, peasant Mathayus is hired to exact revenge on the powerful Memnon and the sorceress Cassandra, who are ready to overtake Balthazar's village. Amid betrayals, thieves, abductions and more, Mathayus strives to bring justice to his complicated world.

    Markimdb: 5.1
    Genreaction, fantasy, adventure
    CountryUSA

    When aspiring knight Gareth goes in search of a fallen comet rumored to contain gold, he is shocked to instead find the dragon Drago. After Drago saves Gareth's life the two become intricately bonded, and must work together to defeat an evil sorcerer and stop his reign of terror. Along the way, Gareth learns the true meaning of being a knight in this fantasy action-adventure for the ages.

    Markimdb: 8.4
    Genreaction, comedy, adventure
    CountryUSA
    Duration01:55

    When Dr. Indiana Jones – the tweed-suited professor who just happens to be a celebrated archaeologist – is hired by the government to locate the legendary Ark of the Covenant, he finds himself up against the entire Nazi regime.

    Markimdb: 6
    Genreaction, fantasy, drama, adventure
    CountryUnited Kingdom, Spain, USA
    Duration02:30

      The defiant leader Moses rises up against the Egyptian Pharaoh Ramses, setting 400,000 slaves on a monumental journey of escape from Egypt and its terrifying cycle of deadly plagues.

      Markimdb: 7.2
      Genredocumentary, history
      CountryUSA, Egypt

      This documentary follows a team of local archaeologists excavating never before explored passageways, shafts, and tombs, piecing together the secrets of Egypt’s most significant find in almost 50 years in Saqqara.

      Markimdb: 5.4
      Genreaction, fantasy, adventure
      CountryUSA, Australia, China, Hong Kong
      Duration01:28

        A common thief joins a mythical god on a quest through Egypt.

        Markimdb: 3.9
        Genrehorror, fantastic, fantasy, adventure
        CountryUnited Kingdom, Germany, Luxembourg, USA
        Duration01:28

        When an archaeological expedition opens an ancient Egyptian tomb, the unimaginable evil of a cursed pharaoh is unleashed.

        Markimdb: 6.4
        Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure, family
        CountryUSA, Canada, United Kingdom
        Duration01:48

        Chaos reigns at the natural history museum when night watchman Larry Daley accidentally stirs up an ancient curse, awakening Attila the Hun, an army of gladiators, a Tyrannosaurus rex and other exhibits. Larry tries desperately to keep the museum under control, but he's fighting a losing battle until President Teddy Roosevelt comes to the rescue.

        Markimdb: 3.3
        Genrefantasy, drama, adventure
        CountryBrazil

        Follows Moses leading and conducting the Hebrew people from the slavery of Egypt to the freedom towards the Promised Land according to the Ancient Testament Bible book of the Exodus. The story told like never before is faithful to the Scriptures.

        Markimdb: 5.6
        Genreaction, melodrama, drama, adventure, military, biography, history
        CountryUSA, United Kingdom, Germany, Netherlands, France, Italy, Morocco, Thailand
        Duration02:55

          Alexander, the King of Macedonia, leads his legions against the giant Persian Empire. After defeating the Persians, he leads his army across the then known world, venturing farther than any westerner had ever gone, all the way to India.

          Markimdb: 4.6
          Genrehorror, thriller, detective
          CountryUSA, Morocco
          Duration01:29

            A team of U.S. archaeologists unearths an ancient pyramid buried deep beneath the Egyptian desert. As they search the pyramid's depths, they become hopelessly lost in its dark and endless catacombs. Searching for a way out, they become desperate to seek daylight again. They come to realize they aren't just trapped, they are being hunted.

            Markimdb: 3.4
            Genreaction, fantasy, adventure
            CountryUSA
            Duration01:37

            A battle-weary ex-Special Forces Operative buys a ranch in remote American West to flee from the world, and encounters a strange series of trespassers, including a beautiful elf princess and a Native American mystic and Orcs. When the Orcs invade his property, John must give up his isolation to become a hero, before the Orcs unleash their dragon god on our world.

            Markimdb: 7.1
            Genredrama, military
            CountryItaly

            War seen through the eyes of Serra, a university student from Palermo who volunteers in 1942 to fight in Africa. He is assigned to the Pavia Division on the southern line in Egypt. Rommel and the Axis forces are bogged down; it's October, the British prepare an offensive. At first, boredom, heat, hunger, and thirst bedevil the Italians; then the Brits attack, and there's no luck or heroism in death. Finally, it's retreat in confusion. Serra, his sergeant Rizzo, and his lieutenant Fiori take a last walk toward home. It's said that each soldier gets three miracles; when Serra's are used up, what then?

            Markimdb: 6.9
            Genredrama, biography
            CountryUnited Kingdom
            Duration02:05

            Henry VIII is the most infamous monarch in English history. Famously he married six times over his 36 year reign. The six queens were formidable individuals. Some were ambitious, some brave, some ruthless - and between them they shaped the man who began as a Renaissance prince, became a monster and ended a regretful old man. In turn they shaped England itself. Presented jointly Suzannah Lipscomb and Dan Jones, this is 4-Part series is an original and enlightening look at the real people at the centre of the action during one of the most turbulent, passionate and violent periods in English history.

            Markimdb: 6.8
            Genrefantastic, comedy, melodrama, adventure, family, cartoon, short
            CountryUSA
            Duration01:30

            A young boy and his dog, who happens to have a genius-level IQ, spring into action when their time-travel machine is stolen and moments in history begin to be changed.

            Markimdb: 6.9
            Genrefantastic, action, adventure
            CountryUSA
            Duration02:21

              After the re-emergence of the world's first mutant, world-destroyer Apocalypse, the X-Men must unite to defeat his extinction level plan.

              Markimdb: 6.5
              Genredrama, biography, history
              CountryUSA
              Duration02:19

              In eighteenth-dynasty Egypt, Sinuhe, a poor orphan, becomes a brilliant physician and with his friend Horemheb is appointed to the service of the new Pharoah. Sinuhe's personal triumphs and tragedies are played against the larger canvas of the turbulent events of the 18th dynasty. As Sinuhe is drawn into court intrigues he learns the answers to the questions he has sought since his birth.

              Markimdb: 7.9
              Genrefantasy, drama, adventure, biography
              CountryUSA
              Duration03:40

              Escaping death, a Hebrew infant is raised in a royal household to become a prince. Upon discovery of his true heritage, Moses embarks on a personal quest to reclaim his destiny as the leader and liberator of the Hebrew people.

              Markimdb: 5.6
              Genrehorror, fantastic, action, thriller, fantasy, adventure
              CountryUSA, Mexico, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Canada, Germany
              Duration01:41

              When scientists discover something in the Arctic that appears to be a buried Pyramid, they send a research team out to investigate. Little do they know that they are about to step into a hunting ground where Aliens are grown as sport for the Predator race.

              Markimdb: 5.4
              Genrehorror, action, thriller, fantasy, adventure
              CountryUSA, China, Japan, United Kingdom
              Duration02:28

              Though safely entombed in a crypt deep beneath the unforgiving desert, an ancient queen whose destiny was unjustly taken from her is awakened in our current day, bringing with her malevolence grown over millennia, and terrors that defy human comprehension.

              Markimdb: 7.1
              Genreaction, thriller, fantasy, adventure
              CountryUSA, United Kingdom, Morocco
              Duration02:04

              Dashing legionnaire Rick O'Connell and his companion, Beni stumble upon the hidden ruins of Hamunaptra while in the midst of a battle in 1923, 3,000 years after Imhotep has suffered a fate worse than death – his body will remain undead for all eternity as a punishment for a forbidden love.

              Markimdb: 4.4
              Genrehorror, fantasy, adventure
              CountryUSA

              Thousands of years ago, the great Child King Tutankhamen ruled. Few know the details of his life -- No one knows the secrets of his death. All that is about to change.Free -spirited archaeologist Danny Fremont (Casper Van Dien, Sleepy Hollow) is certain that if found, King Tut's Emerald Tablet would hold the power to control the world. Unfortunately, the only one who believes Fremont is his nemesis archaeologist Morgan Sinclair (Jonathan Hyde, Titanic), a member of a secret society who wants the tablet to harness unspeakable evil on the world and will stop at nothing to get it.

              Markimdb: 7.1
              Genrefantasy, drama, musical, adventure, family, cartoon, biography, history
              CountryUSA, France, United Kingdom
              Duration01:39

              This is the extraordinary tale of two brothers named Moses and Ramses, one born of royal blood, and one an orphan with a secret past. Growing up the best of friends, they share a strong bond of free-spirited youth and good-natured rivalry. But the truth will ultimately set them at odds, as one becomes the ruler of the most powerful empire on earth, and the other the chosen leader of his people! Their final confrontation will forever change their lives and the world.

              Markimdb: 6.7
              Genrecomedy, cartoon
              CountryUSA
              Duration01:26

              An action epic that explores the origins of the Aqua Teen Hunger Force (better known as Master Shake, Frylock, and Meatwad,) who somehow become pitted in a battle over an immortal piece of exercise equipment.

              Markimdb: 4.4
              Genrefantasy, comedy, melodrama, musical, adventure, family, cartoon
              CountryRussia
              Duration01:45

              The new adventures of the three heroes and, of course, the horse Yuliya!!!!. Where will the fate of the fairy tale heroes, who have fallen in love with them still go, what challenges do they have to overcome, that will help them defeat the dark forces? We will find out about this very soon.

              Markimdb: 8
              Genrefantastic, drama, cartoon, history
              CountryHungary
              Duration02:40

              Jankovics's adaptation of the eponymous play is divided into multiple parts, and depicts the creation and fall of Man throughout history.

              Markimdb: 6.8
              Genredrama, military, biography, history
              CountryUSA
              Duration01:40

              The queen of Egypt barges the Nile and flirts with Mark Antony and Julius Caesar.

              Markimdb: 6
              Genrefantastic, action, fantasy, comedy, musical, adventure
              CountryJapan

              Gan and his girlfriend Ai are mild-mannered toy shop owners by day but, when evil lurks, they transform into superheroes Yatterman 1 & 2. With the help of a dog-shaped robot, Yatterwoof, they take on the Doronbow gang, lead by the sexy Lady Doronjo. Together, they must stop the evil gang from finding the four magical skull pieces that will allow them to control the world!

              Markimdb: 6.7
              Genrehorror, thriller, adventure
              CountryUnited Kingdom
              Duration01:37

              One by one the archaeologists who discover the 4,000-year-old tomb of Princess Ananka are brutally murdered. Kharis, high priest in Egypt 40 centuries ago, has been brought to life by the power of the ancient gods and his sole purpose is to destroy those responsible for the desecration of the sacred tomb. But Isobel, wife of one of the explorers, resembles the beautiful princess, forcing the speechless and tormented monster to defy commands and abduct Isobel to an unknown fate.

              Markimdb: 7.4
              Genredrama, adventure, history
              CountryPoland

              Young Pharaoh Ramses XIII clashes with Egypt's clergy over influence on the affairs of the state and its coffers. inexperienced, but quite ambitious pharaoh is putting up a fight against a powerful clan of priests usurping rule over the country.

              Markimdb: 6.6
              Genrefantasy, comedy, adventure, family
              CountryFrance, Germany
              Duration01:50

              The Egyptian Queen Cleopatra bets against the Roman Emperor, Julius Caesar, that her people are still great, even if the times of the Pharaohs has long passed. She vows (against all logic) to build a new palace for Caesar within three months. Since all her architects are either busy otherwise or too conservative in style, this ambivalent honor falls to Edifis. He is to build the palace and be covered in gold or, if not, his fate is to be eaten by crocodiles. Edifis calls upon an old friend to help him out: The fabulous Druid Getafix from Gaul, who brews a fantastic potion that gives supernatural strength. In order to help and protect the old Druid, Asterix and Obelix accompany him on his journey to Egypt. When Julius Caesar gets wind of the project succeeding, he has the building site attacked by his troops in order to win the bet and not lose face. But just like the local pirates, he hasn't counted on Asterix and Obelix.

              Markimdb: 7.2
              Genreaction, fantasy, comedy, adventure, family, cartoon
              CountryFrance, Belgium
              Duration01:12

              Popular animated hero Asterix and his faithful sidekick Obelix travel to ancient Egypt to help Cleopatra build a new summer home. Cleopatra and Julius Caesar have made a bet, with Caesar wagering the project cannot be completed in a few weeks time. With the help of a magic potion, Asterix comes to the rescue of the Queen of the Nile as Caesar and an angry architect plot against them.

              Markimdb: 6.4
              Genrefantastic, action, cartoon, anime
              CountryUSA, Japan
              Duration01:46

              Led by a strange dream, scientist Aki Ross struggles to collect the eight spirits in the hope of creating a force powerful enough to protect the planet. With the aid of the Deep Eyes Squadron and her mentor, Dr. Sid, Aki must save the Earth from its darkest hate and unleash the spirits within.

              Markimdb: 3
              Genrecomedy, crime
              CountryRussia
              Duration01:36

              The remake of the soviet classic with a modern setting. Troshkin, a children's party entertainer, uncannily resembles the notorious criminal "Smilik". After the thief steals a valuable artifact, Troshkin is forced to act as his dead ringer in order to restore his reputation and good name.

              Markimdb: 5.8
              Genrecomedy, melodrama, drama
              CountryUSA
              Duration01:53

              Alternating between the past and the present, a precocious little girl sues her selfish, career-driven parents for emancipation, surprising them both.

              Markimdb: 7
              Genreaction, thriller, adventure
              CountryUnited Kingdom
              Duration02:05

              Russian and British submarines with nuclear missiles on board both vanish from sight without a trace. England and Russia both blame each other as James Bond tries to solve the riddle of the disappearing ships. But the KGB also has an agent on the case.

              Markimdb: 6.4
              Genredrama, military
              CountryUSA
              Duration01:47

              In September 1942, the German Afrika Korps under Rommel have successfully pushed the Allies back into Egypt. A counter-attack is planned, for which the fuel dumps at Tobruk are a critical impediment. In order to aid the attack, a group of British commandos and German Jews make their way undercover through 800 miles of desert, to destroy the fuel dumps starving the Germans of fuel.

              Markimdb: 7.3
              Genremelodrama, drama
              CountryMexico
              Duration02:20

              Heated tempers, frustrated desires and dashed hopes plague a diverse group of individuals whose lives cross paths in Mexico City. There is the bar-owner's son, Chava, who yearns to emigrate to America. A poor barber, Abel, is madly in love with the gorgeous Alma, who eventually becomes a high-class prostitute. Finally, there is Susanita, the desperate spinster who pursues many love affairs in hopes of finding a husband.




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